Investing
CapEx
RBC Bearings CapEx decreased by 23.0% to $17.70M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 24.6%, from $14.20M to $17.70M. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), CapEx shows an upward trend with a 25.1% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionInvesting
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2026May 15, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase often signals growth initiatives and capacity expansion, while a decrease may suggest cost-cutting or a shift toward asset-light strategies.
Detailed definition
This metric measures the cash outflows used to acquire, upgrade, and maintain physical assets such as property, building...
Peer comparison
Commonly compared as a percentage of revenue; capital-intensive firms like Abbott require consistent investment to remain competitive in medical technology.
Metric ID:
capital_expendituresHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 | Q4 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $3.37M | $3.52M | $14.88M | $8.04M | $7.86M | $15.24M | $6.50M | $12.40M | $6.70M | $7.50M | $9.50M | $9.50M | $9.00M | $16.20M | $10.40M | $14.20M | $15.70M | $16.70M | $23.00M | $17.70M |
| QoQ Change | — | +4.4% | +323.3% | -46.0% | -2.3% | +94.0% | -57.4% | +90.8% | -46.0% | +11.9% | +26.7% | +0.0% | -5.3% | +80.0% | -35.8% | +36.5% | +10.6% | +6.4% | +37.7% | -23.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +133.4% | +333.7% | -56.3% | +54.2% | -14.7% | -50.8% | +46.2% | -23.4% | +34.3% | +116.0% | +9.5% | +49.5% | +74.4% | +3.1% | +121.2% | +24.6% |
Range$3.37M – $23.00M
CAGR+41.8%
Avg YoY Growth+53.4%
Median YoY Growth+40.2%
Business Segments
| Segment | Q4 '26 |
|---|---|
| Aerospace Defense | $10.50M |
| Industrial | $4.00M |
| Corporates | $3.20M |
| Total | $17.70M |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RBC Bearings's capex?
- RBC Bearings (RBC) reported capex of $17.70M in Q1 2026.
- How has RBC Bearings's capex changed year-over-year?
- RBC Bearings's capex increased by 24.6% year-over-year, from $14.20M to $17.70M.
- What is the long-term trend for RBC Bearings's capex?
- Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), RBC Bearings's capex has grown at a 25.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $29.80M to $73.10M.
- What does capex mean?
- Cash spent on purchasing or maintaining physical assets like machinery and facilities.